Solar Lighting System: It's important for energy efficiency.
In view of the growing impetus towards generation of Renewable Energy with particular reference to solar energy generation in the national perspective, WBSEDCL has, in recent times, started taking initiatives for the development of solar power projects. A separate Solar Power Generation Department, headed by the Chief Engineer, has been set up under the Generation Directorate for the speedy implementation of solar projects in West Bengal.
The canal bank solar power project (10 MW) near Teesta Canal Fall Hydro Electric Power Plant, Stage – II, in Uttar Dinajpur district will be completed soon. Additionally, three 10 MW solar power projects in Purulia and Bankura districts have been conceived, with tender finalisation to be done shortly.